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    August 3, 2004 - 3:01 am

    I agree with Acey … I like the way that the search words are highlighted in red.

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    August 3, 2004 - 2:58 am

    Are you gonna make a high profile appearance at Border’s in Melb ?

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    August 3, 2004 - 2:54 am

    Awards aside, I think this is one of the best Forum tools I have used. It’s intuitive, lightweight and looks good as well !

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    August 2, 2004 - 11:55 pm

    Regarding renos, saw on TV last night that 2/3 of houses built before 1987 has dangerous asbestos in it.

    So do be careful all you reno-kings !

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    August 2, 2004 - 11:49 pm

    I use Terri Scheers. They are relatively cheap but not sure how good coz I have not had the need to claim anything yet.

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    August 2, 2004 - 11:48 pm

    By the way, for more info this might help …

    Email : [email protected]
    TV show website : http://www.chartbusting80s.com

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    August 2, 2004 - 11:45 pm

    Hee … barring any last minute unforseen circumstances (e.g. needing to go to a regional town to buy a CF+ property), I shall be attending … :-)

    But considering my utter lack of skill in locating such abovementioned properties, I’ll most likely be there.

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    August 2, 2004 - 1:48 am

    I should think that costs associated with lodging a return yourself would be deductible. E.g. stationary, home office, etc.

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    July 30, 2004 - 8:04 am

    Can someone please help ?

    I would very much prefer to find an accountant via recommendation then to look one up in the Yellow Pages.

    Thanks !

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    July 30, 2004 - 8:00 am

    Thanks Scott for your great help and advice this morning !

    FYI, I did more checking and believe it or not, the council said that construction started in 1970. So building depreciation is out.

    I wonder why my strata title is issued in 1986 then ?
    Could it be that extensive renovations were done to the building in 1985-86 so the building needed to be re-titled ?
    If this is the case, would depreciation be more feasible and how would I go about confirming it ?

    Anyway, I am very impressed with your friendly and professional manner. If I ever need a depreciation schedule done, you would be the first person I call … :-)

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    July 30, 2004 - 7:53 am

    I have a more general question. I have a solicitor who I am happy with and dealt with the property stuff for my home and IP as well. He’s based in the Melb CBD.

    Would I be able to use him if I buy in a rural area ? Or would getting a local solicitor be best ?

    If a local is better, what is the logic behind it ?

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    July 30, 2004 - 12:55 am
    Originally posted by TeacherK6:

    …. several months ago i sold an IP and the profit i made was deposited into one of the same the same P+I loans mentioned above. this money was taxed, and seeing as it was a profit from a sale, i guess i could have done what i pleased with the money. thinking that it would have helped out both me and the ATO, by reducing the interest i popped it in as an extra repayment.

    …

    Sounds exactly what I thought too ! That putting money in temporarily would benefit the ATO so they would be OK with it. But apparently not which I think is a really odd ruling to a layman like me at the very least.

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    July 30, 2004 - 12:18 am

    Here’s the mail I got from the people at Chartbusting 80s …

    Chartbusting 80’s Prom Night
    Friday 3rd September

    @ Marquee Club- Corner Kings way and Dorcas Street South Melbourne

    7.30pm-Late

    Tickets $25

    · Entry to Marquee Nightclub
    · Includes 2x free drinks
    · Finger food
    · 80’s music all night
    · Hosted by your favourite host Josie Parrelli!
    · Discounted drinks all night
    · $5 Sky Blue vodka all night
    · Prizes for the best dressed (80’s prom gear!)

    It’s going to be an awesome night! Josie will announce Prom King and Queen for the best dressed, so go all out!

    Support your favourite cult 80’s music show, Channel 31’s Chartbusting 80’s!
    (Must be over 18 to attend)

    How to pay, below

    Chartbusting 80’s Prom Night 2004

    To purchase tickets

    OPTION ONE

    Deposits of $25 for each ticket can be made at any Commonwealth Bank branch.

    All you need is a reference number, which we will issue you Via email or phone prior to your deposit (this will also be your ticket number).

    The Account number that you will need to deposit the money is
    3181 10193085

    Funds can also be transferred via NETBANK

    Funds can also be transferred to this account from any other financial institution.

    When depositing your money make sure you quote your ticket/reference number.

    You will be sent your tickets in the post (make sure you let us know your postal details) once we have confirmed the deposit, or they will be available to pick up at the door.

    OPTION TWO

    Tickets can be purchased from the Channel 31 studios, building 12, RMIT, Swanston St Melbourne during filming of chartbusting 80s every Thursday night between 6.30pm and 10.00 pm.
    (Ask for Sara or Amy)

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    July 29, 2004 - 11:48 pm

    Here’s my list …

    All the Star Wars movies
    All the Battlestar Galactica movies
    All the LOTR movies
    All Superhero movies
    All Naked Gun movies

    Roadhouse
    Spaceballs
    Serendipity
    Electric Dreams
    Krull

    P.S. I hate anything to do with Star Trek !

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    July 29, 2004 - 1:55 pm

    Sure thing, send me your email address and I’ll forward the invitation (it’s a Word doc). By the way, do you watch the TV show ?

    I’m totally an 80s guy and more into the electronic bands like Depeche Mode, Alphaville, Yazoo, New Order, Cure etc. But I love other bands like Duran2, Spandau Ballet, AFO Seagulls, etc.

    Fav songs … hmmm …

    Forever Young – Alphaville
    Leave in Silence – Depeche Mode
    Feels like Heaven – Fiction Factory
    Wishful Thinking – China Crisis
    I’ve been losing you – Aha

    … and the list goes on … :)

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    July 29, 2004 - 1:46 pm

    Gatherum-Goss is in Kilsyth (near Mt Dandenong) which is way the other side of town from where I live or work.

    Any recommendations for a good accountant near the CBD area or a nearby suburb ?

    Thanks !

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    July 29, 2004 - 1:38 pm

    Scott,

    Maybe you should start franchising Depreciator rurally to get maximum aussie coverage ! … :)

    Anyway, I have a IP apartment unit in a 3 storey building with a strata title dated 10/9/86. But I can’t tell when construction started, so could be pre-85 which would mean I can’t claim construction depreciation.

    Is it still worthwhile getting a depreciation schedule drawn up ?

    P.S. By the way, I saw your Today Tonight appearance and the story was an eye-opener.

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    July 29, 2004 - 8:29 am

    Is your foreign income taxed in that country ?

    If so, you may be able to avoid double tax. Australia has a number of agreements in place with other countries to handle this.

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    July 29, 2004 - 7:06 am

    I posed a similiar question in the Accounting forum and the answer is capital works deduction.
    May be different in your case though.

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    July 29, 2004 - 7:04 am

    Apologies for not being clear. What I meant was for the old kitchen to be moved to an IP. Because it is in an IP, the old kitchen can be depreciated at least as capital works.

    The extra money you get from depreciating the old one will make you feel better buying a non-deductible new kitchen for your PPOR.

    You can probably do that with many things in your house especially if the IP is rented out as fully or partially furnished.

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